Alwar to Mathura and Vrindavan Distance: Routes and Travel

At a glance

Alwar to Braj distance: an overview

From Alwar, the city of north-eastern Rajasthan near the Aravalli hills, the land of Krishna lies close at hand: Mathura, the birthplace, about 111 km away and Vrindavan, the town of his childhood, about 119 km, each roughly three hours by road. The direct route runs by the Bharatpur Road, through the city of Bharatpur towards Braj, on the western edge of the Krishna land. Being so near, Alwar makes an easy day trip to Mathura and Vrindavan, reached in a comfortable morning's drive; and as Alwar is a railway junction, the train is a fine option too. This guide gives the routes both ways to both cities; and if you would like the drive, the darshan and the e-rickshaw arranged, a mathura vrindavan tour with Experience My India can plan your day.

From the ground (Gurudutt): For my guests from Alwar, Braj is close and easy, only about three hours by the Bharatpur road, so it makes a lovely day trip. Come early, do Bihari Ji and the Vrindavan temples in the morning, cross to Mathura for the Janmabhoomi and the Yamuna aarti and you are home by night. Bharatpur lies on the way and the western edge of Braj is close to Alwar. Let me shape the day for you. Radhe Radhe.

Alwar to Mathura: the routes

The routes from Alwar to Mathura, with approximate distance and time:

The Bharatpur Road is the fastest and shortest to Mathura, at about 111 km and just over three hours, running through Bharatpur; the Alwar-Jaipur Highway route is a little longer and the NE 4 route much longer in distance though similar in time. The Bharatpur Road is the natural choice.

Alwar to Vrindavan: the routes

The routes from Alwar to Vrindavan, with approximate distance and time:

Vrindavan, about 14 km beyond Mathura, is about 119 km from Alwar by the Bharatpur Road and about three hours; the routes are much the same. Times are approximate and depend on traffic; please check live maps before you set off.

The return: Mathura and Vrindavan to Alwar

The returns are much the same distance, again by the Bharatpur Road. Mathura to Alwar:

And Vrindavan to Alwar:

For both returns, the Bharatpur Road is the fastest, at about 114 to 115 km and just under or around three hours; the other routes are a little longer. Treat these as guide figures and check live traffic before you leave.

The route via Bharatpur

The road from Alwar to Braj runs by Bharatpur, which shapes the journey:

• Bharatpur on the way. The Bharatpur Road, the fastest route, runs from Alwar through the city of Bharatpur, in eastern Rajasthan, before reaching Mathura and Braj; so Bharatpur lies naturally on the way, known for its famous bird sanctuary.

• Near the western edge of Braj. This route brings you in from the west of Braj, near Deeg and the Braj forests such as Kamyavan, on the Rajasthan side, before the twin cities of Mathura and Vrindavan.

• A good, direct road. The Bharatpur Road is a straightforward, direct route of about three hours; a car with a driver can choose the clearer road on the day.

Where the road reaches the Braj end, our agra to vrindavan distance guide covers the approach to Mathura and Vrindavan.

An easy day trip and best ways to travel

Being only about three hours away, Alwar makes Braj an easy day trip:

• By car (best). About three hours by the Bharatpur Road, with the freedom to see Vrindavan and Mathura together, only about 14 km apart; an easy day trip, returning to Alwar by evening or an overnight for the wider Braj. Fares vary, so ask us for a live quote.

• By train. Alwar is a railway junction on the Delhi-Jaipur line and trains connect it to Mathura Junction, the station for both cities; a quick and easy option, from where an auto or e-rickshaw takes you on. Check current times on IRCTC.

• By bus. Buses run from Alwar towards Bharatpur and Mathura; the budget option, though slower and less direct than a car or the train.

For the car option and fares, see our delhi to mathura vrindavan distance taxi cost guide and our how to commute in vrindavan guide for getting around Braj.

What to see in Braj, best time and tips

When you reach Braj, the great sights await and a little planning helps:

• In Mathura and Vrindavan. See the Krishna Janmabhoomi at the birthplace, the Dwarkadhish temple and the Yamuna ghats in Mathura; and the beloved Banke Bihari, the marble Prem Mandir with its evening light show and the serene ISKCON temple in Vrindavan.

• Best time. October to March is the most pleasant season for the drive and the darshan, with cool, comfortable weather; start early for a day trip so you reach the temples before the midday closing and are home by evening.

• Tips. In the old towns, cars are kept out of the lanes, so park at the edge and take an e-rickshaw for the temples; agree the fare beforehand and see Vrindavan and Mathura together for a full day of Braj.

See the krishna janmabhoomi, dwarkadhish temple and braj yamuna ghats and leela sites in Mathura and the banke bihari temple, prem mandir vrindavan and iskcon temple vrindavan in Vrindavan.

We welcome day-trip pilgrims from Alwar and across Rajasthan to Mathura and Vrindavan, with a comfortable vehicle, the temple darshan and the e-rickshaw arranged and a Braj-born guide and we can meet you at Mathura Junction if you come by train. A shared day tour starts from around ₹1,499 per person, with darshan free. Our mathura vrindavan tour covers the twin cities, our vrindavan tour package Vrindavan in a day and the braj 84 kos yatra the whole of Braj; our mathura vrindavan tour itinerary and mathura vrindavan temple timings guides help you plan. Message me on WhatsApp at +91-7302265809.

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